Hi folks - I'm new to forum (have just posted in introductions!).

I know there are a lot of people interested in, or have in the past, rehomed ex-battery hens.

There is a new website which may be of interest to anyone thinking about offering a home to these lovely ladies. It is:

North London Hen Rescue

I help to co co-ordinate in the South Yorkshire area.

I myself have 6 ex-batts, various hybrids and purebreed poultry. They are such fun to keep and always have a lovely supply of eggs (YUM!).

Do you need a lot of space to keep these birds?

When you consider what room they have had in the battery, even a small run can feel like a luxury!!

Seriously, we started with our first 7 ex-batts about three years ago, their first original run was about 12 metres by 12 metres. We did go on to extend it somewhat. But you can quite happily keep 3 or 4 hens in a small back garden.

Oh, have just re-read my original post sounds like I've only got 6 hens - I've currently got 22 at present.

Hi there, I wonder if I could just tell anyone out there that I know of a trust who has managed to get a hold of some ex free range laying hens and is looking to home more. They are in the aberdeenshire area and I know there are a lot of people in Scotland who are looking for ex laying birds. I got some today and although they are a little bit baldy, they are in reasonably good condition. These hens are only to go to homes as pets and for eggs.

The lady at our local shop rehomes battery hens, she never stops talking about them and I want some, she has given them all names and says they are so funny, she told me that when she first had them she used to have to put them to bed in the coup everynight as they did not know what to do.
regards
sue

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The Woman who owns our stables has just bought 4 chickens.. I have never been lover of chickens and don't think I ever will.. My kids want some now. Dreading her letting them out.. and them having free range...

Don't worry you will hardly notice 4 hens. Now if it had been 44!

I have to admit if you had told me ten years ago how much I would love keeping hens I would have told you no way!! We have a horse as well.